The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Ian, Randy, and Patrick address listener feedback about training to be a GC and the safety and sustainability of two-part DIY spray foam kits. They answer a builder in North Carolina who's considering SmartSide engineered siding as an alternative to fiber-cement and FHB Forum poster who is adding an LVL beam to strengthen his second-floor floor system.
Tune in to Episode 738 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
The secrets of DIY spray-foam kits and cautionary tales about them
The durability of SmartSide siding and how to work with it
Creating a load path to the basement through multiple house levels 
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Grant, Ian and Patrick address listener feedback about felt WRBs and building your own interior doors. Then they tackle questions about affordable entry doors and installing and living with Ikea kitchen cabinets.
Tune in to Episode 737 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Building your own interior doors for odd-sized openings
Options for affordable entry doors
Pros and cons to Ikea and other ready-to-assemble cabinets
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Brian and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Brian talks about interesting things happening at FHB and Ian describes what he'll be covering at his class during the fine Homebuilding Summit.  
Tune in to Episode 736 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Tool theft in the US, UK, and Canada and its effect on trade workers
The pros and cons to clear finishes 
Cracks in a concrete foundation and who fixes them 
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Brian, Ian and Patrick talk about plans for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit. James shares his advice for insulating and air-sealing attic knee walls. Chris wonders if window manufacturers should be teaching installers how to flash windows. Heather asks how to detail a slab on grade foundation with interior stem wall insulation. Ian seeks advice on addressing a previous owners questionable upgrades.
Tune in to Episode 735 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Barrier versus drainage methods of flashing windows
Insulating a slab on grade foundation
Sizing up and undoing a previous owners questionable repairs
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Ian and Grant help Patrick Adress listener feedback and answer their questions about ventilation for a small apartment building and the best way to fit doors when the floor slopes around them. David discusses bath tub drains in Japan and Taiwan. Will shares tips for airtight windows with tight fitting extension jambs. Greg asks about ventilation for his four-unit apartment building. Jim wonders if he should scribe door bottoms to match sloping floors.
Tune in to Episode 734 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Adjusting windows so extension jambs are tight-fitting and uniform width
Providing exhaust and makeup air for multi-family ventilation
Fitting new doors to existing openings that aren't plumb or level 
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